Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Suffolkcountyny. Hauppauge · $54,392–$88,531 base.
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What you'll do
- Maintain accounting records, post entries from supporting documents, make adjustments and prepare financial statements
- Check ledger balances against monthly figures supplied by agency or department auditors
- Analyze labor, materials and overhead costs to calculate unit costs and give management data for spending decisions
- Help prepare department budgets and audit accounts, payroll, invoices and expenditures for mathematical accuracy
- Set up or maintain accounting procedures and systems, with possible oversight of clerical staff
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree with at least twenty-four accounting credits, plus two years working as an accountant or auditor
- Graduate study including twelve accounting credits can replace one year of experience; a New York CPA license can replace two
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant or auditor who meets the education and experience requirements; bookkeeping alone does not count toward the experience requirement. Apply through Suffolk County’s civil service exam process, selecting the Accountant exam. The position is in Hauppauge, offers no relocation assistance, and does not provide visa sponsorship.
From the employer
Please Do Not Apply Here
To be considered for the Accountant role, candidates must proceed to the following link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.
NOTE: The exam is "Accountant"
Please Proceed As Follows:
Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
Complete all questions and proceed as requested
Accountant Position Details
Key Elements Of The Role:
Maintains a varied and complex set of accounting records; posts entries to books from supporting records; makes adjusting entries; prepares financial statements from accounting records;
Verifies unencumbered balances on books against the amounts reported monthly by auditors of the agency or department;
Assists a higher-level accountant or independently establishes new accounting systems and procedures;
Analyzes cost data of a department of institution according to labor, material and overhead costs to compute unit costs; records data for use by management; controls expenditures;
Assists in preparing a department budget;
Performs internal audits on accounts, payrolls, invoices and expenditures to prove mathematical correctness;
May participate in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems;
May supervise a number of clerical personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
Salary Range: $54,392-$88,531
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting,
AND
Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications.
Graduate level education, which includes at least twelve (12) accounting credits, may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.